
Communications
Sea Launch successfully delivered Intelsat's Galaxy 19 satellite to orbit on September 24, 2008, in a flawless mission. The first signal from the satellite was acquired at the Hartebeesthoek ground station immediately after spacecraft separation. Weighing 4,690 kg (10,340 lbs), this high-power C-band and Ku-band satellite will provide communications services to customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean islands.
Orbital Attempt
#4,976
SL Mission
#32
Pad Launch
#30
Location Launch
#33
Designator
2009-020
Apr 20, 2009, 8:15 AM
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